Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Chemistry

The department of Biochemistry Chemistry and Physics at the University of Mount Union an ACS approved program invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry and biochemistry position to begin August 1 2027. Our department of eleven faculty members strives for excellence in student learning through interactions in the classroom working together in teaching labs and undergraduate research experiences.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in general chemistry organic chemistry polymer chemistry and biochemistry. Development of a strong undergraduate research program is required.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry; ABD will be considered. Applicants should submit a letter of interest curriculum vitae teaching philosophy and statement of research interests to Three letters of recommendation will be requested of applicants after the initial review. Please contact the search committee chair Dr. Scott Mason with any questions. Review of applications will begin September 18 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race gender gender identity or expression sex sexual orientation religion age color creed national or ethnic origin veteran status marital or parental status pregnancy disability or genetic information in student admissions nancial aid educational or athletic programs or employment as now or may hereafter be required by University policy and federal or state law.

The University of Mount Union a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846oers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Unions more than 2300 students can select from 56 broad-based and career specic undergraduate majors as well as masters programs in physician assistant studies and education and a doctoral program in physical therapy. Known for its academic excellence and personal approach the institution boasts a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and a curriculum delivered by dedicated faculty members 87% of whom hold terminal degrees in their elds.

Since 2005 nearly $110 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities including a recreation center apartment-style housing options health and medical sciences facility and performing arts center. Primarily residential in nature Mount Unions picturesque 123-acre campus is located in Alliance OH (Population23000) within 80 miles of bothCleveland and Pittsburgh. The 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center is located six miles away.

The Universitys endowment is in excess of $141 million. The University strives to make its exceptional educational experience accessible to students of all nancial backgrounds. Its increasingly diverse campus community benets from a student-centered approach and array of activities for cultural civic and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation both in the workforce and in graduate study. For more information

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